Chapter 625: All-round talent, Li Zhao!

Chapter 625: All-round talent, Li Zhao!

Since the four masters of Shangshan were old, although they were still quite capable of teaching, they were afraid that they would not be able to manage the entire Shangshan Academy. Therefore, Li Zhao resolutely took on this heavy responsibility and assumed the responsibility of managing the academy.

Of course, this job was not without reward. In addition to receiving a certain salary, Li Zhao also won the respect and courtesy of many people in the officialdom of the southern border. After all, he held a crucial power in his hands - deciding which students could graduate successfully and start assigning official positions. As long as he said that someone was unqualified, that person would have to stay in the academy and study hard.

Li Zhao is a versatile and well-rounded person. Gao Yao thinks highly of him. Otherwise, how could he be so confident in handing over the academy to him? As for what happened before, it was not because of Li Zhao's partiality and abuse of power, but because some teachers in the academy deceived their superiors and subordinates, which led to this situation. Although Li Zhao is capable, it is difficult for him to fully control the situation. After all, he is just an ordinary person and not omnipotent.

If Li Zhao really colluded with those people, then this incident would affect too many officials. Because of this, Gao Yao looked at Li Zhao differently, and that's why he wanted to call him over.

Not long after, Li Zhao, led by his personal guards, entered the Prime Minister's Residence. He passed through many courtyards and finally saw Gao Yao, who was leisurely drinking tea in the backyard.

"Li Zhao, I pay my respects to the Prime Minister!" Li Zhao did not dare to be negligent and quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"Okay, no need to be so polite. Please take a seat." Gao Yao said with a smile. He invited Li Zhao to sit down and ordered the servants to serve tea.

Seeing Li Zhao coming, Gao Yao nodded, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He had a good impression of Li Zhao, thinking that he was quite humble and polite, and a promising talent.

Li Zhao, who was treated so politely by Gao Yao, was a little nervous. He stood there, looking a little at a loss, and for a moment he didn't know whether he should sit down. His heart was full of doubts and uneasiness. After all, a big man like Gao Yao was so polite to him, which really made him feel a little flattered.

However, Gao Yao seemed to see through Li Zhao's embarrassment, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile. Then, Gao Yao stood up without hesitation, walked straight to Li Zhao, and gently pushed him into the seat.

"Don't worry, there's no need to be so nervous. Just sit down when I tell you to." Gao Yao's voice was gentle and kind, as if it could penetrate people's hearts and make people feel inexplicably at ease.

When Li Zhao heard Gao Yao repeat this sentence, the tension in his heart eased a little. He hesitated for a moment, and finally sat down slowly, his body slightly stiff.

For Li Zhao, his impression of Gao Yao was definitely not good at first, and could even be said to be very bad. After all, Gao Yao actually used force to bring the Four Elders of Shangshan to the southern border, something that even the Qin Shihuang did not do. Therefore, when Li Zhao just arrived in the southern border, although he was rescued by Gao Yao, otherwise with his weak body, he would have died long ago, but he still had no good impression of Gao Yao.

As time went by, Li Zhao gradually saw the various aspects of the southern border. He found that although the people here were not rich, they were full of vitality and vigor; although the social order here was not well-ordered, it had a unique harmonious atmosphere. All these gave Li Zhao a new understanding of Gao Yao, and he began to slowly recognize what Gao Yao did.

After all, all aspects of the South Territory have far exceeded the cognition of most people of this era. Here, as long as people are willing to work hard, even if they only engage in agricultural production, they can support their families and live a stress-free life. The people live and work in peace and contentment, not only can they meet their basic material needs, but they can also participate in various entertainment activities and enjoy a colorful life.

The most critical one is private school education. The private schools in the southern region are completely open and free, which is an important measure of Gao Yao. Unlike other places, Gao Yao does not force everyone to enroll. He knows that such things should not be forced. Only when these people see the gap brought by knowledge with their own eyes, will they truly realize the importance of learning.

It is meaningless to force people to read and write, because doing so does not really motivate them to learn. On the contrary, only when people themselves recognize the benefits of learning will they actively pursue knowledge. People who can read and write can access a wider world and learn more knowledge and skills regardless of their career.

More importantly, through learning, people can not only have the opportunity to become officials and politicians, but also make great strides in the business field. For those who know nothing, even if all the boys and girls in the family are sent to private schools, good results may not be achieved. As a time traveler, Gao Yao naturally understands this truth. He clearly knows that forced changes can only play a certain role in the short term and cannot be maintained for a long time. It may even be easy to have a rebellious mentality.

As time went by, Gao Yao's efforts in the South Territory gradually showed results. Batches of educated and literate children were integrated into the daily lives of the people in the South Territory like a trickle of water.

This change has brought tangible benefits to most people. When the government issues any decree, these children can quickly understand its meaning and convey it to their parents at home. This not only enables the decree to be conveyed to the people more effectively, but also allows the people to have a clearer understanding of the government's decisions.

In addition, children who can read and write are often praised and recognized by others. They may be asked to help write a few letters or interpret some important documents for illiterate people. Although this small help may seem insignificant, it plays an important role in daily life and enhances communication and mutual assistance between people.

More importantly, as they grow older, these literate children also have the advantage of becoming minor officials. In ancient society, minor officials were important roles in local administration, and they were responsible for handling various affairs, such as household registration and tax collection. Children who can read and write undoubtedly have a greater advantage when competing for the position of minor official, which provides them with an opportunity to change their destiny.